A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD

"Whether it's 15 years away, or 150 years away, depends not just on the science, but on what we as a society choose to do with it." Read online

This week on TED.com March 30, 2019

Talk of the week Rebecca Brachman: A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD 05:10 minutes · Filmed Apr 2017 · Posted Mar 2019 · TED2017 Current treatments for depression and PTSD only suppress symptoms, if they work at all. What if we could prevent these diseases from developing altogether? Neuroscientist Rebecca Brachman shares the story of her team's accidental discovery of a new class of drug that, for the first time ever, could prevent the negative effects of stress -- and boost a person's ability to recover and grow. Learn how these resilience-enhancing drugs could change the way we treat mental illness. Watch now »

Playlist of the week Interview with a business mogul Insights, wisdom and practical advice from visionaries at the top of their fields. Watch » 10 TED Talks to browse • Total run time 4:01:28

This week's new TED Talks The heart is one of the least regenerative organs in the human body; unlike our bones and skin, our heart can't easily grow new cells to replace damaged ones. And that, in turn, helps make heart failure the leading cause of death worldwide. But what if we could help our hearts heal? Physician and scientist Chuck Murry shares his groundbreaking research into the hard problem of growing new heart cells. Watch » Bacteria "talk" to each other, sending chemical information to coordinate attacks. What if we could listen to what they were saying? Nanophysicist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi invented a tool to spy on bacterial chatter and translate their secret communication into human language. Her work could pave the way for early diagnosis of disease -- before we even get sick. Watch » In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: "East Virginia" and "John Brown's Dream." An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo's evolution. Watch » In this fascinating talk, Samy Nour Younes shares the centuries-old history of the transgender community, filled with courageous stories, inspiring triumphs -- and a fight for civil rights that's been raging for a longer time than you may know. Watch »

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New podcast episode: WorkLife with Adam Grant The Perils of Following Your Career Passion. Even when you're doing what you love for a living, there will always be bad days. This week Adam talks about the perils of following your passion, and how you can find it in unexpected places. Listen to WorkLife with Adam Grant on Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

 

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